Lease of one (1) Xtreme CT II Bone Scanner

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Maryland in support of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). USAMRAA intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed contract with Scanco USA, Inc. located at 985 Old Eagle School Road STE 511, Wayne, PA 19087-1712 in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (including brand name).
The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) requests the Lease of one (1) Xtreme CT II Bone Scanner with an option to lease a second scanner for two 12 month periods. The XtremeCT II system is necessary to continue USARIEM's work in the field of stress fracture research. The XTremeCT II system is the only system with the capabilities necessary to assess bone microarchitecture in vivo. Acquiring this system will help provide information on bone health in Military Service Members, with an emphasis on stress fracture research aimed at prevention during the initial weeks of military training when stress fracture prevalence is highest. Specifically, the leasing of these bone scanners will directly support the expansion of on-going research within the Military Performance Division.
The XtremeCT II (Scanco USA, Inc.) system is a high resolution scanner used to measure bone mineral density of the forearm and lower leg and assess the geometry, strength and microstructure of bone in three dimensions. Capabilities of this system include:
1) Low radiation x-ray scanning (Less than 1/201 the radiation of a single chest x-ray); 2) Distinct separation of compact and spongy bone; 3) Evaluation of trabecular elements-the smallest elements that make bones strong; 4) 3-dimensional analysis of the structure of bone which determines its resistance to fracture; and 5) Built-in finite element analysis which allows for determination of bone's resistance to bending with loading. These capabilities stem from the resolution of the images that are captured with the XtremeCT II (.